Leila Jones

I have varying availability which will be discussed in our initial phone call.

I am an integrative counsellor which means I adapt my practice to meet your needs. I am trained initially in Person Centred practice and then where necessary, draw on relative theories to make sense of your journey.

As your therapist I will facilitate you on your journey to change, self discovery and healing. My career path in care (people of all ages and animals) has landed me in a profession where I can still be true to my values and apply my natural yet professional stance with empathy, compassion and transparency.

I offer counselling to adolescents and children from the age of 6. I use a range of resources to allow children and young people to communicate in their own way. Play therapy can be a powerful tool to help children communicate what they may not be able to verbalise. I offer a safe and nurturing space to allow expression through play and creativity. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. My training involved 70 hours of personal therapy, 100 hours of placement and close supervision of at least 1 hour to 6 client hours. I am currently working as an EAP Helpline Counsellor, I am also a helpline Counsellor for a small crisis company, which specialises in trauma aftercare. My background is mainly in care and veterinary nursing, always using transferable skills I gained from my psychodynamic counselling skills training. I have worked with young people and adults in care, working various roles with adults and children with disabilities, mental ill health and neurodivergence.

I offer face to face (practice in Sowerby Bridge) online or telephone counselling. 

I offer a free initial consultation via telephone or videolink. This would be space for us to discuss your needs, goals, expectations or concerns you may have, and ask questions about me.